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NICA

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

In 2018 came NICA to the Netherlands and quickly found a wonderful family. A stable dog that already lived there made her blossom immediately, love at first sight, and we thought a happy ending. But then something happened that can happen to anyone, a divorce, and unfortunately both partners had to go back to full-time work. Both dogs had to be rehomed, and her friend has found a new warm home via the foundation he came from. Keeping them together was unfortunately not an option because who adopts two large dogs. Also, NICA has Leishmaniosis, which is under control and she is on a maintenance dose of medication costing €24,- per month. At every blood test, it is checked whether the medication can be adjusted - reduced, so a blood test every six months is necessary (new blood tests available for review). Now NICA is alone and is urgently looking for a new home. It would be super nice for her if there was at least 1 stable dog. She doesn't like all dogs, although she is quite easygoing, but due to her own slight insecurity, she can't cope with dominant - insecure dogs. With children, she is great, very gentle and loving towards them, but of course, she is not a climbing frame. She likes to go along in the car, is not afraid of fireworks and thunderstorms, and can be alone for a few hours, but this will have to be built up again as in a new situation. We are looking for her companion, someone who does not work all day and gives her the quiet guidance she needs. It is a sensitive girl who quickly picks up on any unrest, so she really needs that person who shows her that every "problem" that comes their way is solved by him or her. If you are interested in NICA, please fill in the intake form via the link below. The adoption fee for NICA is €100,-. NICA has a chip, European passport, and a recent blood test regarding her Leishmaniosis. No puppy farming or commercial purposes.

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Geslacht – TeefGeboortedatum – 10-10-2015Hoogte – 63 cm. Gewicht – 35 kiloGecastreerd - JaKan met honden - JaKan met kinderen – JaKan met katten – NeeBang / verlegen – NeeRustig of actief – BeideJachtinstinct – JaLopen aan de riem – Goed In 2018 kwam Nica naar Nederland en vond al snel een geweldig gezin. Een stabiele hond die er al woonde die haar direct deed opbloeien, liefde op het eerste gezicht en wij dachten happy end. Maar dan gebeurd er iets wat er bij iedereen kan gebeuren een scheiding, en helaas zijn beide partners verplicht om fulltime te gaan werken. Bij elkaar houden was helaas geen optie want wie adopteert twee grote honden. En dan komt er ook nog bij dat Nica Leishmaniose heeft, dit is onder controle en ze op een onderhouds dosis medicatie kosten €24,- per maand. Bij elke bloedtest wordt er gekeken of de medicatie kan aangepast - verlaagt worden, dus een bloedtest elke 6 maanden is noodzakelijk(nieuwe bloedtesten ter inzage). Nu is Nica dus alleen, en zoekt met tot wel redelijke spoed een nieuwe thuis. Het zou voor haar super fijn zijn als er al minimaal 1 stabiele hond is. Ze vind niet alle honden leuk al is ze best makkelijk, maar door haar eigen lichte onzekerheid kan ze niet omgaan met dominante - onzekere honden. Met kinderen is ze geweldig, zo zacht en lief voor ze maar uiteraard is ze geen klimrek ???? Ze gaat graag mee in de auto, is niet bang voor vuurwerk en onweer kan nu een aantal uurtjes alleen zijn, maar dat zal zoals in een nieuwe situatie weer opgebouwd moeten worden. We zijn op zoek naar haar maatje, iemand die niet de hele dag werkt en haar die rustige begeleiding geeft die ze nodig heeft. Het is een gevoelig meisje die alle onrust snel oppikt dus vooral zij heeft die persoon nodig die haar laat zien dat elk “probleem” die op hun pad komt door hem of haar wordt opgelost. Heeft u interesse in Nica vul dan via onderstaande link een intakeformulier in nl/adopteer/ De adoptiekosten voor Nica bedragen €100,- Nica heeft een chip, Europees paspoort en een recente bloedtest i. v. m. haar Leishmaniose. Geen broodfok of commerciële doeleinden.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇳🇱NL-wide
Shelter
ALAS Rescue Team
Living with NICA
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by ALAS Rescue Team · NL-wideLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing NICA home

What you'll need for NICA in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About NICA

What life with NICA looks like

NICA is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at ALAS Rescue Team in NL-wide.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Has Leishmaniosis requiring monthly medication (€24/month) and 6-monthly blood tests

🇳🇱Adopting from Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

NL-wide, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting NICA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about NICA?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ALAS Rescue Team handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw NICA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt NICA if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ALAS Rescue Team will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is NICA already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if NICA isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with ALAS Rescue Team early rather than rehoming privately; they know NICA and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (NL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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